Last minute thoughts about you

Dear Elder Castrejon,

It is April 28th, 2013 and you have now been set apart as an LDS missionary. I am so happy for you.
How can I question the fact that Heavenly Father knows all of us personally? There we were: you, me, and Greg Cannon. Three kids, doing what we thought was cool. However, it seemed like I was the branch that broke off from both of you. Yes I had reconnected with Greg after a year, plus we attended Institute later on, but with you... two years... maybe a little more.
I feel like being apart from one another, made our relationship that much stronger. We grew with the paths we chose, filled with trials and blessings, and the final outcome brought you closer to Montreal, Canada and me to Quezon City, Philippines.
The past is the past, a bit redundant but truthful.
The trials we faced head on contained blessings in disguise.

Both you and Greg taught me to shape up and embrace my flaws. These last three years, I've missed the strong friendship you and I once had. My relationship with Greg was strengthened the last six months before I headed to BYU-Idaho, so we were covered.

Ever since the day we stopped talking, I thought about you everyday. I attended every home football game to watch you play. Whenever I ran into your mother or father, I embraced the opportunity to say, "hello". When people asked me about your music, I gladly encouraged them to listen. It felt as though I was bragging about someone I had never physically met before... a bit strange, but I did know you.

Hanging out with you this past month, before your mission, has blessed my life so dearly. It might not have been the same friendship we had back then, but this start was very strong, to me at least. I really have missed our friendship, just so much. Hanging out with you this past month has inspired me even more to embark on my mission.

Mosiah, you are going to be such a great missionary. Your companions will love you, I don't care what you say haha. Your knowledge of the Gospel has increased, your way with words and social skill will compliment the sharing of your testimony. 

I still cannot believe you will be in Provo, first, in a couple days. I cannot wait to email you and send you my first hand-written letter... which will be addressed to you.. haha. Wow I suck at this.

Anyways, I have not cried yet, I mean I am not trying to or waiting to see what will happen, but I just wanted to let you know that I have not cried yet! haha.

Stay strong. DO NOT come home early. Never forget to pray. Love one another.
I love you Mosiah. You are one of a kind.